By Victor V Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS Hydronephrosis is defined as the dilatation of the major and or minor calyces and the renal pelvis due to an obstruction to the flow of urine...
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Improving Accessibility to POCUS Training
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Renal Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Nephrolithiasis
Victor V Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS (APCA) Kidney stones, or renal calculi, are one of the most common health conditions patients experience in the urinary system. While approximately...
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Empowering Patients this World Kidney Day
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is common among adults in the United States; however, many of those impacted are unaware of their condition. According to the Centers for Disease...
Impact of Renal Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Victor Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS (APCA) Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be used to evaluate patients with possible urinary system related complaints. These includes: flank or...
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